Motive sought in deadly Newark street shooting

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Authorities are seeking a motive for the fatal shooting of a man who was gunned down on a Newark street.

Essex County prosecutors say police responding to reports of shots fired around 4 p.m. Friday found Michael Franklin in the area of Muhammad Ali Avenue and Kipp Street. He was pronounced dead there a short time later.

Prosecutors say the 44-year-old city resident had been shot "multiple times." But further details on the shooting were not disclosed, including what type of weapon may have been used or how many shooters were involved.